Transmission Line Estimator

About This Role

At Brink Constructors, Inc., the Estimator will develop cost estimates for projects or services to assist management in the process of bidding or establishing appropriate pricing for products and services.

This is an exempt/salary position. The pay range is $90,000 - $125,000. Pay may vary depending on your location, skills, and experience.

This position can be based at Brink's office in Rapid City, SD or Princeton, MN. Up to 15% travel required.

• Develop bid hour and bid sheets for estimates on bid projects and change orders for current projects.
• Contact suppliers for pricing.
• Prepare take‑offs, staking sheets and budgets.
• Familiarize with bid documents.
• Conduct visits to job sites as needed.
• Inform others within the department of project status and current assignments.
• Assess accurate and efficient estimating techniques.
• Establish and maintain relationships with customers.
• Collect historical cost data to estimate costs for current or future products.
• Consult with clients, vendors, personnel in other departments, or construction foremen to discuss and formulate estimates and resolve issues.
• Prepare estimates used by management for purposes such as planning, organizing, and scheduling work.
• Analyze blueprints and other documentation to prepare time, cost, materials, and labor estimates.
• Confer with engineers, architects, owners, contractors, and subcontractors on changes and adjustments to cost estimates.

• 3 years of related experience and/or training.
• Transmission/Distribution construction and/or maintenance experience or training is required.
• Valid driver’s license.

• Bachelor's Degree in Construction, Construction Management, Engineering, Business Administration, or Finance.
• Good communication skills.
• Good understanding of blueprints and drawings.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Excel spreadsheets. Knowledge of Microsoft Project scheduling is helpful, but the company will train.
• Self‑starter and motivated to complete assigned tasks.
• Critical thinking – using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems.
• Reading comprehension – understanding written sentences and paragraphs in work‑related documents.
• Active listening – giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate, and not interrupting at inappropriate times.
• Judgment and decision making – considering the relative costs and benefits of potential actions to choose the most appropriate one.

Upon offer, employees will be required to complete and pass a pre‑employment drug screen, background, and MVR check.

• 401(k) with company match (traditional & Roth available).
• Paid holidays and PTO.
• Parental leave.
• Medical, Dental, Vision.
• Additional voluntary benefits available.
• Employee discounts.
• Company paid:
  • Health plan (HDHP $5,000 – other plan options available for cost).
  • Long‑term disability.
  • Base salary life insurance.
  • Employee Assistance Program.

Brink Constructors, Inc. participates in E‑Verify and is no longer a sponsor for work visas. All applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Brink Constructors, Inc. will only use E‑Verify once a job offer has been accepted and the Form I‑9 has been completed.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin or ancestry, sex (including gender, pregnancy, sexual orientation, and/or gender identity), age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, and/or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state or local law. We prohibit all types of discrimination and are committed to providing access and equal opportunity for individuals with disabilities.

For additional information or if reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application, interview, or hiring processes or to perform the essential functions of a position, please contact the Company’s Human Resources department.